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Violence grips parts of Tripura after ADC polls

18 Apr 2026 | 11:55 AM

Agartala, April 18 (UNI) Widespread violence has reportedly erupted across the state following the victory of the TIPRA Motha in Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (ADC) elections, with supporters of the ruling BJP allegedly being targeted.

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Fire breaks out in Kosi Express coach near Murliganj

18 Apr 2026 | 10:49 AM

Madhepura (Bihar), April 18 (UNI) A railway accident was averted after a fire broke out in a coach of the Kosi Express near Murliganj when it was heading to Purnia Court from Patna late Friday.

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Two shot dead after clash over a minor dispute in Bihar's Sheikhpura

18 Apr 2026 | 10:34 AM

Sheikhpura (Bihar), April 18 (UNI) Two persons were shod dead following a clash over a minor dispute in Akouna village under Sirari police station area late Friday.

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Youth have pivotal role in nation building: Odisha Dy. Speaker

18 Apr 2026 | 1:22 AM

Bhubaneswar, Apr 17 (UNI) The youth have a pivotal role in shaping the destiny of the nation and strengthening the democratic process, Bhabani Shankar Bhoi, Deputy Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly, said today.

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Odisha: ECoR logs record infra facelift, safety gains & passenger amenities in 2025-26

18 Apr 2026 | 12:58 AM

Bhubaneswar, Apr 17 (UNI) East Coast Railway has recorded significant progress during the financial year 2025–26 across infrastructure development, safety, speed enhancement, and passenger amenities, reinforcing its commitment to a safer, more efficient, and passenger centric railway network, officials said.

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Meghalaya significantly increases investment in road infrastructure, says CM

18 Apr 2026 | 12:54 AM

Jijikapara, Apr 17 (UNI) Meghalaya has significantly increased investment in road infrastructure over the past several years, with a focus on linking remote and underserved areas to economic centres, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said on Friday.

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Tata power strengthens infra in northern Odisha to tackle challenges of heat wave

18 Apr 2026 | 12:46 AM

Bhubaneswar, Apr 17 (UNI) Tata Power Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL) is continuing to strengthen its comprehensive operational framework to ensure grid network stability and power reliability across Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar districts, a release said. .

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Meghalaya: VPP opposes move to develop Mawjymbuin Cave as religious site

18 Apr 2026 | 12:43 AM

Shillong, Apr 17 (UNI) Meghalaya’s opposition Voice of the People Party (VPP) today strongly opposed the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP’s) move to develop Mawjymbuin Cave in Mawsynram village as a religious or pilgrimage site, asserting it must remain strictly a natural tourist destination.

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Hunger strike: Meghalaya environmentalist shifted to hospital after health deteriorates

18 Apr 2026 | 12:42 AM

Shillong, Apr 17 (UNI) Meghalaya-based environmentalist H Bansiewdor Nonglang, who has been on a hunger strike since April 9, was rushed to the hospital after his health condition deteriorated on Friday.

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Manipur CM calls for dialogue, peace during visit to Ukhrul villages

18 Apr 2026 | 12:36 AM

Ukhrul (Manipur), Apr 17 (UNI) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh today underscored the urgent need for dialogue to restore peace, during a visit to several villages in Ukhrul district aimed at bridging the trust deficit between different communities.

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Opposition’s narrow mindset exposed over failure to pass women’s reservation Bill: Saraogi

18 Apr 2026 | 12:14 AM

Patna, Apr 17 (UNI) Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi launched a sharp attack on the opposition after the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam could not be passed in the Lok Sabha, terming it an attempt to deny women their rightful place in decision-making.

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EC suspends four BLOs in West Bengal over model code violations

18 Apr 2026 | 12:12 AM

Kolkata, Apr 17 (UNI) In a significant disciplinary action, the Election Commission has suspended four Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in separate incidents in North 24 Parganas and Birbhum districts over alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).

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Campaigning intensifies in Bengal for first phase; IT Dept raids premises of TMC leaders

17 Apr 2026 | 11:25 PM

Kolkata, Apr 17 (UNI) Electioneering intensified in West Bengal, with leaders from the ruling Trinamool Congress and its main rival the BJP addressing public meetings across the seats where polling will be held on April 23.

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Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary offers prayers at Hariharnath Temple

17 Apr 2026 | 10:55 PM

Patna, Apr 17 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary today visited the famous Hariharnath Temple in Saran district’s Sonepur and offered special prayers for peace, prosperity, and well-being of the people of the state.

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Congress earns another ‘Stain’ after emergency by defeating women’s reservation bill: Sinha

17 Apr 2026 | 10:47 PM

Patna, Apr 17 (UNI) Senior BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha slammed the Congress and opposition parties after the Women’s Reservation Bill failed to pass in the Lok Sabha, saying the party had brought upon itself “another stain after the Emergency.”
Sinha alleged here that by defeating the bill, the Congress had once again betrayed women’s rights. He claimed that a conspiracy was hatched to defeat the Women’s Reservation Bill just by a margin of just 54 votes in the Lok Sabha.

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